Moraga Municipal Code Ch. 14.32 Observation and Monitoring

Town representatives may enter the site at any time to observe its condition and the methods of operation, review any design modifications proposed during grading; review all record drawings and to check or test any feature or operation involved in fulfilling the conditions of the permit.

(Ord. 210 (part), 2006)

The town representative shall observe the work at the following stages and shall review the portion then completed and shall notify the permittee or his or her agent wherein it fails to comply with the requirements of this chapter:

A. Initial. When the project area has been cleared of vegetation in accordance with the plans;

B. Rough Grading. When rough grading has been completed and approximate final elevations have been established; drainage terraces, swales and other drainage devices have been graded and are ready for paving; and berms installed at the top of slopes;

C. Final. When work has been completed, all drainage devices, systems and facilities installed, and stormwater control measures implemented.

Failure to allow the town representative to observe the work may result in suspension of the permit as provided for in Section 14.41.030 of this code. In addition to the observations specified above, the town may observe the site at any time.

(Ord. 210 (part), 2006)

In addition to the requirements of Section 14.44.020 of this code, when the town determines that the work shall be designated supervised grading, the work shall adhere to the following requirements:

A. It shall be the responsibility of the permittee's civil engineer to provide periodic surveying during the grading operations to ensure compliance with the approved plans;

B. It shall be the responsibility of the permittee's geotechnical engineer or engineering geologist, to observe the operations and provide qualified observation and testing services to assure compliance of the work with the approved plans and the requirements of this chapter. Should the geotechnical engineer or engineering geologist determine that adverse conditions exist on the site, the appropriate remedial measures shall be implemented. The proposed remedial measure shall be submitted to the town's geotechnical engineer or geological consultant for review and comment.

C. Progress reports may be required to be submitted regularly to the town for review describing the work to date.

(Ord. 210 (part), 2006)